Which of the following are indications for irrigating a urinary catheter? (Select all that apply. )
A)Sediment occluding within the tubing.
B)Blood clots in the bladder after surgery.
C)Rupture of the catheter balloon.
D)Presence of renal calculi.

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Catheter irrigation is used to flush and remove blockage that may be impeding the catheter from properly draining the bladder.It is also used to remove blood clots in the bladder after surgery.A ruptured catheter balloon will involve extensive follow-up and possible surgery to remove the particles.Renal calculi obstruct the ureters and therefore the flow of urine before it reaches the bladder.

Which of the Following Are Indications for Irrigating a Urinary